Will my child share the name Faheem with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Faheem per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Faheem in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Faheem becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Faheem has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1009 places in the last five years. Its peak was #611 in 2002. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Faheem a good choice for a distinctive name?

Faheem is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Faheem a popular baby name in the United States?

Faheem does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3113

Faheem

Faheem is a distinctive choice, ranked #3113 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Faheem in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#3113

About the Name Faheem

Faheem has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1009 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #611 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Faheem is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.